Job Description

About this Job

The Grounds Department has a vacancy for a Mobile Equipment Operator 1.

At McNeese State University our mission is to deliver a life-changing higher education experience by fostering a dynamic teaching and learning community committed to excellence with a personal touch.

McNeese offers excellent benefits to include retirement with LASERS comprehensive insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana accrual of sick and vacation leave 14 paid holidays per year tuition reduction program for employees and qualified dependents and many other supplemental benefit programs.

This position operates mobile equipment to perform primary regular or recurring grounds work necessary for the beautification growth and maintenance of the properties for the university.

This position requires Drug Testing either because it involves safety and security sensitive work operation/maintenance of public vehicles or the supervisor of employees engaged in the operation/maintenance of public vehicles and may require possessing a valid drivers license or commercial drivers license.

Minimum Qualifications

No experience or training is required.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties :

The Mobile Equipment Operator 1 will:

• Operates the following types of equipment on a regular basis: field tractors with power rating up to and including 52 horsepower tractors with bush hogs blades loaders hoes attachments etc. gang mowers up to eight feet across lawn mowers and smaller handheld equipment such as weed eaters edges trimmers chain saws etc. to accomplish tasks.
• May operate and drive vans trucks and flatbed trucks (one to four tons) dump trucks six yards or less and forklifts (up to 10000 lbs.) as necessary.
• Responsible for safe use and minor maintenance of equipment and report equipment issues and damage to supervisor.
• Perform grounds work that is necessary for acreage facility of 180 acres to include work that involves almost constant exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures toxic chemicals biohazard materials dirt dust fumes smoke and/or loud noises.
• Extensive physical activity that requires strenuous physical work; heavy lifting pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require following basic safety precautions.
• Assist other grounds crew when necessary to perform other related mobile equipment duties as assigned by foreman superintendent or director.

Position-Specific Details :

Location and Work Schedule:

• McNeese Grounds Department

• Monday - Thursday: 6:45 AM - 4:15 PM

• Friday: 6:45 - 10:45 AM

Appointment Type :

This vacancy is being announced as a classified position and is open to all qualified applicants and may be filled as a probationary or promotional appointment . This is a full-time 40-hour per week position and considered non-exempt under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and overtime can be mandatory. The selected candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background search to include criminal history and is subject to drug/alcohol testing at new hire and on a random basis. This position may require a clear driving record if required to drive on behalf of the University.

Compensation:

• Entry Pay Rate: $16.06 / hourly
• Pay Level: WS209
• Job Code: 103460
• SCS Position #:164847
• MSU Position #:C99198

How To Apply :

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful result of a criminal background check and receipt of official transcript(s) if applicable.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Kim Dronett HR Analyst/Recruitment

Office of Human Resources

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